Fall 2013 Fashion Trends: (Faux) Leather

Leather was a huge trend last fall, continued into spring, and is back again.  While leather has been a perennial fall favorite for years, this season, colored leathers are a big trend.

Dress:  LOFT Petites
Jacket:  The Limited (Similar here and here)

I'm not one to wear leather.  As a vegetarian and animal rights supporter, I prefer to let animals wear their own skin.  Thankfully, there are a ton of "vegan" or non-leather alternatives to leather that offer the same slick feel without the questionable ethics.

Belt:  The Limited
Shoes:  Target

Clutch:  Target
Earrings:  Target

Deep blues, greens, burgundies, and pinks are big color trends for leather and faux leather this season.

Tracy Reese Fall 2013 look
Source:  HuffingtonPost.com

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 look
Source:  HuffingtonPost.com

Bracelet:  Target

Ring:  The Limited (Available here)

Of course, black leather will always be a stylish option, so you can't go wrong.

Altuzarra Fall 2013 look
Source:  Harpersbazaar.com

For this dress in other looks, see here and here.
For this jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, and here.

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